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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

536 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 27

Better Times Bank Deposits Show A Substantial Increase CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 3

Striking evidence of a return to pre-depression conditions is indicated by an increase of £23,927,000 in banking deposits since last year…

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Temora Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 18

The 49th annual Temora show will be held on the 18th, 19th and 20th September, and it is anticipated that a record crowd will witness the…

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Big Increase in Show Entries

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 4

It was stated by the Albury Show Society’s secretary (Mr. A. G; Young) last evening that for this year’s Show entries in the draught horse. and…

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Special Train for the Show

The Independent · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 6

For the convenience of exhibitors of live stock, etc., and visitors to the Deniliquin Show on Wednesday next, a special train has been chartered by…

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Show Entries Total About 1400

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 1

The entries for the Deniliquin P. and A. Society’s show, to be held next Wednesday, total about 1400. The aggregate is similar to last year’s…

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Local and General Holiday for Show

The Independent · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 2

A public holiday having been proclaimed for Wednesday next (Deniliquin Show Day) all banks and offices will observe a full holiday, while…

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Wagga News Record Takings at Wagga Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 6

It is estimated that the total takings at the Wagga show for the four days were approximately £1800, which exceeds, the record established in 1929…

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Entering Work in the Henty Show Ryan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—"We recently had 130 points of rain, but our crops did not need any. We have four calves— three heifers, and one bull. Will you…

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Deniliquin Show Wednesday, September 5 Notice to Exhibitors

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 4

All Exhibits in the Needlework School Work, Fine Arts, and Photography Classes must be in the Pavilion ready for judging by 12 noon on MONDAY,…

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Will Be Attending the Finley Show "Summerfield." Jerilderie

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—I am writing to tell you how very surprised and pleased I was when I opened the "Banner and saw my last letter had been highly…

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Corowa Show Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 5

The dates for the annual Corowa Show --Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22--are fast approaching, and spaculation is beginning as to…

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Japan As a Customer Wants “Fair Deal” from Australia Big Wool Purchases Forecast Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 7

Japan and Australia must stick to[?] for mutual trade benefits, but Japan wants the Australian Government and the people to Know that…

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Deniliquin Show Entries Equal Last Year More in Ring Events

The Independent · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 6

Entries for the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show, which is to be held on Wednesday next, September, total in the vicinity…

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Henty P. & A. Society Meeting of Committee Finalising Show Matters

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 3

There was a full attendance of committeemen at a meeting held on Monday afternoon, the president (Mr. H. W. Taylor) in the chair…

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Steer Riding Contest. Leads to Action Against Show Committee. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 2

Some months ago Harold Hayhoe, of Urbenville, on the North Coast, was gored in the face by a steer during a riding contest. Yesterday he…

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Holbrook Show Opens in Fine Weather Entries More Numerous Strong Cattle Section

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 3

By way o£ pleasant contrast to the pouring rain last year, Holbrook Annual Show was opened yesterday in delighted sunshine…

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Rider at Holbrook Show Injured

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 September 1934 · page 4

J. Dunstan, riding a horse belonging to Sister Fitzgerald, at Holbrook Show yesterday, had two falls in the hunts. The horse baulked at the…

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Items of News Damages Awarded Against Show Society

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 September 1934 · page 4

An action of importance to show societies was heard in the Casino District Court by Judge Clancy, when £400 damages were claimed by Harold…

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Another Win For Chatham Predicted Canterbury To-day Australia Fair and Nord Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 September 1934 · page 8

Twelve months ago Chatham won the Canterbury Stakes from Care Free and Tom Pinch. A better field will line up for the…

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Women's Aims, Arts & Interests Notes from THE Fashion World Spring Show Background of Blue Skirts Shorter: Slimmer in Line

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 1 September 1934 · page 4

Blue—from the soft, misty s[?]de of a perfect spring morning to the deep hue of a tropical midnight—was the outstanding impression left in one's…

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